The Best Laid Plans

was unprepared. She was shaken by the familiar sound of his

Never argue with someone who buys ink by the ton

Tager told Oliver, “The people want a young leader… Good-looking, a little humor and a vision… They want you to tell them how great they are—and they want to believe it… Let them know you’re smart, but don’t be too smart… If you attack your opponent, keep it impersonal… Never look down on a reporter. Treat them as friends, and they’ll be your friends… Try to avoid any show of pettiness. Remember—you’re a statesman.”

it’s what you know about who you know. Everybody’s got a little skeleton buried somewhere. All you have to do is dig it up, and you’ll be surprised how glad they’ll be to help you with whatever you need.

The word ‘chance’ implies a gamble, and I don’t gamble, son. I won’t get involved in anything unless I know it’s a sure thing.”